Humble ISD selected as a finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program

From Community Reports

Published 8:08 am, Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Humble Independent School District is among five school districts in Texas selected as a finalist in the Large District Category for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Program.

H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards Program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas by spotlighting best practices and celebrating the passion and creativity of Texas educators.

“Being recognized by H-E-B, an organization that has long been so supportive of public education, is especially rewarding for our entire district,” Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo said.

“We are all very excited and honored to be designated as an H-E-B Large District Award of Excellence Finalist.”

H-E-B will present the five regional finalists in the large district category with a $5,000 check, and the three finalists in the small district category with a $2,500 check.

To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges is visiting each district, walking through campuses and visiting with administration, staff and parents.

The statewide winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony on May 3 in Austin. The winning large school district will receive a $100,000 cash prize and the winning small school district will receive $50,000.

The 2013 district finalists are:

Large district category

Humble Independent School District — Humble

Lewisville Independent School District — Lewisville

McAllen Independent School District — McAllen

Round Rock Independent School District — Round Rock

Southwest Independent School District — San Antonio

Small district category

Brownwood Independent School District — Brownwood

Hillsboro Independent School District — Hillsboro

KIPP Houston — Houston

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Since the program’s inception, H-E-B has given nearly $6 million, making it the state’s largest monetary award program dedicated to education.